Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Modi in Indonesia LIVE: PM visits Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began his Indonesia visit by paying homage to martyrs of Indonesian independence struggle as he laid a wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery in Jakarta.

Prime Minister Modi, who is here on his first-ever official visit to Indonesia, will meet President Joko Widodo today and discuss bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, including maritime, trade and investment.

Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery in South Jakarta is a military cemetery in Indonesia. It was built in 1953 and opened in November 1954 when the first burial took place.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet: "Lest we forget...Paying homage to martyrs of Indonesian independence struggle! PM @narendramodi laying wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery and signing the Visitor's Book".

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12:25 pm: PM Narendra Modi reached the famous Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is accompanying  PM Modi.

12:15 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a Kite exhibition in Jakarta. PM Modi also shows his kite flying talent on the occasion.

10:55 am: For the development of Indo-Pacific region we (India - Indonesia) have agreed to the same shared vision. India's Act East Policy and the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region) matches President Jidodo's Maritime Fulcrum Policy: PM Modi

10:45 am: India-ASEAN partnership is such an important power that can become a guarantee of peace not only in Indo-Pacific region but also beyond it: PM Modi in Jakarta.

10:43 am: India and Indonesia to upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, says PM Narendra Modi after talks with President Joko Widodo.

10:42 am: Both India and Indonesia need to help each other in skill development. We aim to double the trade between the two nations by 2015: PM Modi.

10:41 am: India stands resolutely with Indonesia in the fight against terror, we condemn the recent terror attacks in Indonesia in which many innocent people lost their lives: We need to fight the menace of terrorism together, says PM Modi.

10:40 am: PM Narendra  Modi is making a statement after the delegation-level talks between India and Indonesia.

09:29 am: Delegation-level talks between India and Indonesia begins. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo are attending the dialogue

08:20 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery in Jakarta to pay to tribute to Indonesia's military bravehearts,

Prime Modi will also visit Arjuna Wijaya Monument during his  Indonesia visit. The Arjuna Wijaya Monument is one of the iconic monuments in Jakarta. It is just next to Monas, which is the National Monument of Indonesia.

The iconic monument depicts the scene of Indian epic Mahabharata where Arjuna and Lord Krishna are in a chariot.

On May 31, on his way to Singapore, PM Modi will make a brief halt in Malaysia to congratulate the new Malaysian leadership and will meet Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

In Singapore, Prime Minister Modi will deliver the keynote address at Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual security meet, on June 1.

SOURCE : INDIA TV NEWS

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Modi in Indonesia LIVE: PM visits Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began his Indonesia visit by paying homage to martyrs of Indonesian independence struggle as he laid a w...